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April 29, 2008
Make your own taggie!
Caroline loves to play with the tags on her plush toys so I wanted to get her a taggie but once I saw the construction I thought I'd just make it. I took pictures while making it to share with a friend and thought I would just go ahead and post it. Little disclaimer- I am not a pattern writer. :)
I was shocked to find out what these actually cost. I bought some fleece at walmart and it wasn't even on sale (it was $7.40 a yd). I also bought some ribbon there that was $.60 a yd. (I'll give specific measurements below)
I ended up with enough materials to make 2 and I spent only $4!
Super cheap baby gift and it only took roughly an hour to assemble.
I had them cut 1/3 yd of fleece and once I trimmed off the selvage edge this yielded 4 rectangles measuring roughly 12 x 14. I didn't really care about them being a particular size as long as each piece lined up. I also bought 1/2 yd of several colors of ribbon which I ended up cutting into 4.5 inch strips. My ribbon ranged from 1/2 inch wide to an inch.
Then I spaced the ribbons out on all sides to figure out my spacing and placement of color. NOTE: When you figure out spacing, have the right side of the fleece facing up.
Leave at least 1/2 inch at the corners because you'll be sewing with 1/2 inch seam when you stitch the two pieces together and you don't want a ribbon to be caught up in a corner.
The original taggies are 12 x 12 and have 5 tags on each side, mine has 7. This too doesn't really matter and is up to the maker. I also spaced them out without measuring, so I suggest you just eye ball it.
Pin your loops with the edges lined up with the edge of your piece of fleece, loops towards the center. Make sure that you are pinning to the right side of the fleece. When you assemble you will sew the fleece right sides together with the loops sandwiched in the middle. Before sewing the two sides together I went ahead and stitched the ribbons to the one piece of fleece. I wanted to make sure that I could see them while I was sewing and stitch them on straight, plus you have to take the pins out. :) This can be a basting stitch or regular stitch, its purpose is to hold them in place once you put the other piece on top. I stitched it right along the edge.
Take your pins out.
Place your second piece of fleece on top with right sides together and ribbons in the middle and pin.
Sew 1/2 inch seam all the way around the outside leaving a 2 inch gap so you can pull the taggie right side out.
Turn right side out and give each ribbon a gentle pull so you can be sure the no extra fleece is tucked underneath. Fold under your opening 1/2 inch and pin.
Sew a 1/4 inch seam all the way around the edge. And there you have it, you just made a $2 baby gift or toy for your own baby!
I was looking on the taggie site and found these which are super cute and would sew up so quickly. How cute would they be on top of a baby gift? I think I might make a few the next time I have some free time. LOL Oh who are we kidding, I'll just sacrifice mopping the kitchen floor and make some.
Hope my instructions made sense and were useful for someone!
Enjoy!
Coming soon- instructions for a nursing cover and baby hooded towel made with a wash cloth and towel.
| By JennR | 10:45 AM
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Comments
Thanks for sharing! These are great instructions. I should make one for Truett so he doesn't have to play with the tag on his bib-poor kid!
Posted by: Joy Lynne at April 29, 2008 11:40 AM
what a creative thing to make. way to go!!! wish i had one. he, he, he. :)
Posted by: bethany at April 29, 2008 11:43 AM
So neat! You are so creative. Way to go. Caroline looks like she was happy with it.
We love the hoodie towel you gave Josiah, so I'm looking forward to your instructions coming up.
-Patty
Posted by: Patty at April 29, 2008 01:06 PM
Too cute Jenn. Thank you for the instructions. They are easy to follow and the pictures are oh so helpful. Good job.
Posted by: Heather at April 29, 2008 01:23 PM
okay, so i'm going to have to move into your house soon to make the nursing cover and now this!! i have to be there with you...as i have not sewn one thing in my life...oh except the wraps for my bridesmaids....you can ask my mother in law how that went! haha! these are great, very cute and i know that ian would love one!
Posted by: erin at April 29, 2008 01:42 PM
I'll trade you a french press for one - we can exchange when you DO show up to my church event!
Posted by: Lisa at April 30, 2008 09:13 AM
Oh my goodness! Look at those teeth! I can't believe how fast she's growing. :)
Posted by: Kristin at May 1, 2008 06:53 PM
okay you definitely need to go into business and start selling all your creations online!
Posted by: laura at May 1, 2008 10:45 PM